It's In Other Words Tuesday and Miriam of Miriam Pauline's Monologue is our host.  She has chosen the following quote for us to write on this week: Amos is a book from the Old Testament.  He was a man from Judah who was chosen to announce God's judgment on the northern kingdom (Israel).  This was a time of great prosperity that included much immorality, corruption, indulgent living and oppression of the poor. Since God's people had not given themselves over to the Lord and instead disobeyed, there would be judgment and consequences to fo…

I have a confession to make.  Yes, I'm a romantic! My mother used to tell me I was 'all girl' even when I was very little.  I would walk with my arms out and loved frilly dresses.  When I was a teenager, my mom said I was in love ...with love. She hoped I would be a bit more practical and not always follow my heart. Being a romantic, I love to day dream.  I hope you don't mind joining me on a virtual tour of a few things that I love? (Photo Credit: Victoria Magazine) Candles set the romantic scene in such a lovely way.  There's nothing li…

I continue to study Ann Spangler's book " Praying the Names of God " and link up with Jill of Forever N Ever N Always .  This week our focus is on God as Yahweh Nissi or The Lord My Banner. A banner is like a flag or something that serves as a rallying point for troops prior to a battle and can be seen from a distance.  Ann wrote: When you pray to Yahweh Nissi, you are praying to the God who is powerful enough to overcome any foe. Exodus 17:8-16 describes an encounter the Israelites had with their enemy, the Amalekites.  As Joshua and the me…